Long billed as the most lucrative match in football for the winners, the Championship play-off final can allow clubs to transform the trajectory of their future.
As the most watched football league in the world and home to some of the sport's top stars, Premier League clubs are backed by substantial TV broadcasting contracts and sponsorships.
We explore just how much money is at stake in the Championship play-offs.
How much money do the Championship play-off final winners earn?
Dubbed the richest game in world football, according to accounting firm Deloitte the winners of the Championship play-off final see their revenue increase by approximately £170m spread over a three-year period.
The financial rewards for teams capable of staying up in the Premier League are even greater, with an approximated revenue increase of up to £305m over a three-year period.
This increase in revenue is driven by a number of factors including an upturn in TV broadcast income, commercial sales, sponsorships and matchday profits.
Championship play-off final winners per year (2004/05 - present)
- 2004/05 - West Ham United
- 2005/06 - Watford
- 2006/07 - Derby County
- 2007/08 - Hull City
- 2008/09 - Burnley
- 2009/10 - Blackpool
- 2010/11 - Swansea City
- 2011/12 - West Ham United
- 2012/13 - Crystal Palace
- 2013/14 - QPR
- 2014/15 - Norwich City
- 2015/16 - Hull City
- 2016/17 - Huddersfield Town
- 2017/18 - Fulham
- 2018/19 - Aston Villa
- 2019/20 - Fulham
- 2020/21 - Brentford
- 2021/22 - Nottingham Forest
- 2022/23 - Luton Town
- 2023/24 - Southampton
Related Articles
Championship
Championship Play-Offs 2025/26: Dates, teams, venues, history & more
The end of season Championship play-offs provide four teams with the opportunity to be promoted to the Premier League at Wembley Stadium.
Matt Gibbs
07 Jul 25
Premier League
Bournemouth Salaries & Player Wages
Check the weekly salaries and wages that Bournemouth pay their players.
Jaquob Crooke
14 hours ago
